The Goya Awards gala will be held this Saturday for the first time in a quarter of a century in Barcelona, and the city has already decked itself out for the occasion.
But it seems that Catalan cinema knew this in advance, and has arrived at the big event of the year with unprecedented success that confirms the strength of its audiovisual industry. The community’s productions and professionals have accumulated a total of 77 nominations, a record number that consolidates their influence in both the main categories and the technical sections.
We tell you which are the most important nominations for Catalan cinema and the films you can’t miss to keep up to date with the grand gala of Spanish cinema.
Leading contenders
This year’s Catalan film lineup stands out for titles that will compete for the awards for best film and best director. These are the films with the best chances of winning a statuette:
-
‘Los domingos’ (13 nominations): Directed by Alauda Ruiz de Azúa, it is nominated for best film and best director. Its stars, Patricia López Arnaiz and Miguel Garcés, are nominated for best actress and best actor.
-
‘Sirât’ (11 nominations): Oliver Laxe’s work is positioned as one of the big favorites of the night.
-
‘Sorda’ (7 nominations): Eva Libertad’s film stands out in multiple artistic categories.
-
‘Romería’: Filmmaker Carla Simón’s new work will also be on the list of nominees.
-
‘Tardes de soledad’: Albert Serra achieves a historic milestone with his nomination for best director for this documentary.
Leading actors in the acting categories
In the field of acting, several names linked to Catalonia will be the center of attention during Saturday’s gala:
-
Ángela Cervantes: She will compete for the award for best leading actress for her role in ‘La furia’.
-
Álvaro Cervantes: He will compete in the Best Supporting Actor category for his work in ‘Sorda’.
Technical talent and the big event in Barcelona
The gala on February 28 will showcase the mastery of local professionals in the areas of photography, sound, editing, and animation. This technical display completes the bulk of the nominations that will seek success in the auditorium of Barcelona.
The celebration of the 40th edition in Barcelona will turn the city into the epicenter of the seventh art, where Catalan cinema will start as the big favorite both in terms of number of nominations and weight within the main categories.